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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.19, 1,165.44 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.19, 1,165.44 and 411.89 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.19 : 1,165.44 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.19/1,165.44 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.19x = 1,165.44 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.19x = 480,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,033.08/777.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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